Bindery Technician: Precision Cutting & Finishing

Paycom - ATS; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PD Instore is seeking a Bindery Technician in Minneapolis to maintain and operate bindery equipment, including cutters, folders, and related machines. You will oversee the production flow, adjust programs, and ensure quality output meeting client needs.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of bindery experience, a mechanical mindset, and the ability to read job jackets and imposition sheets. This role requires practical lifting and standing, with opportunities to travel among PD locations.

Qualifications

• Associate or trade school degree in graphic arts and/or printing and prepress technology is required.
• Minimum 1–3 years bindery experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Examine job orders to define work direction.
• Enter cutting positions in proper order into computer memory.
• Load sheets on cutter bed and align for cutting.
• Operate cutter and initiate cutting sequences.
• Inspect cut material for defects and adjust program as needed.
• Remove material and stage for shipment or next operation.
• Record job information on tags and time sheets.
• Change knives and lubricate as recommended by specifications.
• Operate Stahl folder with continuous feed and apply tape as needed.
• Uphold safety policies and contribute to a productive team culture.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Reading specs

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Travel

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate or trade School degree in graphic arts and/or printing and prepress technology

Job description

PD Instore is seeking a Bindery Technician in Minneapolis to maintain and operate bindery equipment, including cutters, folders, and related machines. You will oversee the production flow, adjust programs, and ensure quality output meeting client needs.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of bindery experience, a mechanical mindset, and the ability to read job jackets and imposition sheets. This role requires practical lifting and standing, with opportunities to travel among PD locations.